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not). Although there are stalled plans for a mammoth Caudan-like waterfront complex, for
now it's all about simple pleasures: an interesting museum, a buzzing market, spicy street
food, good budget lodgings, a pretty backdrop and beautiful beaches to the north and
south.
Founded in 1805, the town was named after the famous French governor Mahé de La-
bourdonnais. The town was once a busy port, but these days it's something of a backwa-
ter, with a small fleet of fishermen and a grid of dilapidated buildings.
